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Hosted by ActionCOACH business coach Alan Smith and YouMore founder Alex Richards, this video podcast focuses on the stories of business owners in and around the great city of Edinburgh. Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. And why not follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn too for updates and behind the scenes sneak peaks? Know someone with an awesome story who should be on this podcast? Let us know by emailing info@youmore.co.uk.

  1. 6D AGO

    Ep81. Wilkinson & Associates - Guy Gracie

    In this episode of Edinburgh Business Stories, we’re joined by Guy Gracie, Managing Director of Wilkinson & Associates, to explore what it really means to build a people-focused recruitment business. Guy shares how recruitment became more than just a career, why matching the right people with the right roles has always mattered more than commission, and how visible progress helped fuel his motivation in the early days. He also reflects on the journey from employee to owner, the influence of family and timing, and the importance of being willing to grow into leadership. We talk about the value of long-term relationships in recruitment, where candidates can become clients and clients can become candidates, and why trust is the true measure of success. Guy also discusses the need to keep evolving as a business, developing skills, staying relevant, and ensuring what you offer continues to meet the needs of the market. This episode is full of insight for anyone building a service-led business, navigating leadership for the first time, or looking to grow something sustainable through relationships, learning, and purpose.

    47 min

  2. FEB 11

    Ep80. Campion Homes - Susan Jackson

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    41 min

  3. JAN 28

    Ep79. Rutland Square Spirits - Nishant Sharma

    In this episode of Edinburgh Business Stories, we’re joined by Nishant Sharma, founder and CEO of Rutland Square Spirits. Nishant shares his journey from starting with just £500 from family to building a fast growing spirits brand, and the mindset shifts that shaped him along the way. He speaks candidly about living with ADHD, learning to pause before speaking, and how self awareness has become one of his biggest leadership strengths. He also opens up about a life changing moment when the pressure of the business nearly cost him his life, forcing him to rethink success, health, and what really matters. Alongside that, Nishant talks about meeting a billionaire investor, the power of honesty over image, and his long term vision for building a sustainable whisky distillery in Scotland. This episode is full of raw honesty, ambition, and perspective for anyone building a business, chasing big goals, or learning how to lead without losing themselves in the process.

    59 min

  4. JAN 14

    Ep78. YOURGB - Gilly Bain

    In this episode of Edinburgh Business Stories, we’re joined by Gilly Bain, Founder and CEO of YOURGB, a creative agency known for delivering innovative events and experiences across the UK. Gilly shares how saying yes before you had all the answers, the support of one key person, and a relentless drive to do things differently shaped her career. She also reflects on the challenges of working in a male-dominated industry, how she supports the next generation of female leaders, and why building a business as a true collective makes all the difference. This episode is full of insight for anyone starting a business, leading a team, or looking to create work that inspires and connects.

    44 min

  5. 12/31/2025

    Ep77. LS Productions - Marie Owen

    In this episode of Edinburgh Business Stories, we’re joined by Marie Owen, Founder and CEO of LS Productions, one of the UK’s leading film and television production services companies. Marie shares the story of how LS Productions grew from a small, hands on operation into a global business trusted with some of the world’s biggest shoots. From building a powerful locations database to managing complex productions across the UK and beyond, she explains what it really takes to make ambitious creative work happen. She talks about problem solving when things go wrong, why relationships and reputation matter just as much as logistics, and what she has learned from working with A list talent on high pressure shoots. This episode is full of insight for anyone building a business behind the scenes, leading teams through uncertainty, or creating systems that allow great work to happen at scale.

    47 min

  6. 12/17/2025

    Ep76. The Mayfield Clinic by Dr Nestor - Nestor Demosthenous

    In this episode of Edinburgh Business Stories, we sit down with Nestor Demosthenous, Owner of The Mayfield Clinic by Dr Nestor, one of Scotland’s leading names in aesthetic medicine. Nestor shares the journey that took him from training as a trauma and orthopaedic surgeon in the NHS to building a clinic known for its clinical excellence, evidence-based treatments, and patient-first approach. He talks openly about the misconceptions around aesthetics, the psychology of ageing, and why the work is far deeper than lips and lines. He also reflects on the business decisions that helped him stay focused in a fast-growing industry, why specialisation matters, and how emotional intelligence shapes every patient conversation. Whether he is discussing the thrill of opening day, the pressure of constantly improving, or the lessons he learned from his no-nonsense mum, Nestor brings the kind of honesty and clarity that every leader can learn from. This episode is full of insight for anyone building a business rooted in trust, expertise, and a deeper understanding of the people they serve.

    32 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    Ep75. Land Technology and J Sives Surfacing - Colin Smith

    In this episode of Edinburgh Business Stories, we’re joined by Colin Smith, Managing Director of Land Technology and J. Sives Surfacing - two companies shaping landscapes, outdoor spaces, and infrastructure across Scotland. Colin shares the story of how he went from crawling through centuries-old clock towers as an apprentice engineer to rebuilding his career in landscaping, winning national skills competitions, and eventually leading businesses with a real focus on people, systems, and future talent. He talks about the importance of creating opportunities for young people, why strong processes matter just as much as strong projects, and how a single book reshaped the way he approaches leadership, culture, and compliance. At the heart of it all is his belief that progress happens when you lift others up with you. This episode is full of insight for anyone leading teams, developing the next generation, or building a business with foundations that last.

    49 min

  8. 11/19/2025

    Ep74. Will Rudd - Gillian Ogilvie

    In this episode of Edinburgh Business Stories, we’re joined by Gillian Ogilvie, Managing Director at Will Rudd Davidson, the consulting civil and structural engineers behind some of the UK’s most recognisable landmarks. Gillian shares the story of how she went from designing tunnels at Heathrow to leading one of Scotland’s most respected engineering firms, and why authenticity, pride, and emotional intelligence sit at the heart of her leadership. She talks about the importance of creating a culture built on empathy and openness, the thrill of seeing your work come to life, and what it means to lead with both strength and vulnerability in a traditionally technical industry. This episode is full of insight for anyone leading a team, building a legacy, or finding purpose in the work they do every day.

    52 min
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Hosted by ActionCOACH business coach Alan Smith and YouMore founder Alex Richards, this video podcast focuses on the stories of business owners in and around the great city of Edinburgh. Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. And why not follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn too for updates and behind the scenes sneak peaks? Know someone with an awesome story who should be on this podcast? Let us know by emailing info@youmore.co.uk.

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  • Creator
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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright You More
  • Show Website
    Edinburgh Business Stories

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